Tue Nov 26 01:20:00 UTC 2024: ## IPL 2025 Auction Shatters Records with Rishabh Pant’s Mega-Deal
**Mumbai, India** – The IPL 2025 mega auction concluded today, leaving a trail of shattered records and surprised faces. Ten franchises splashed out a staggering Rs 639.15 crore on 182 players over two days, creating a whirlwind of high-stakes bidding.
Rishabh Pant led the charge as the most expensive player, joining Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for a massive Rs 27 crore. Close behind were Shreyas Iyer (PBKS, Rs 26.75 crore) and Venkatesh Iyer (KKR, Rs 23.75 crore). The auction also witnessed a remarkable moment as 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest player ever drafted into the IPL, securing a Rs 1.10 crore deal with Rajasthan Royals.
Day two saw Indian pacers dominate the proceedings, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RCB), Akash Deep (LSG), Deepak Chahar (MI), Mukesh Kumar (DC), and Tushar Deshpande (RR) all fetching impressive prices. Yuzvendra Chahal emerged as the most expensive Indian spinner, joining Punjab Kings for Rs 18 crore.
The auction highlighted the intense competition among franchises and the soaring value of top Indian talent. The complete list of sold and unsold players is available [link to list if applicable].
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